Medication Safety

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

10 November 2025Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

13 May 2024Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm.

The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) role

29 April 2026Understanding the role and responsibilities of the MSO in practice will help organisations deliver their medication safety agenda.

Ensuring time critical use of rasburicase

9 September 2025Timely use of rasburicase for treatment of tumour lysis syndrome is essential. Mitigation strategies can minimise harm associated with delayed therapy.

Managing the risks of using liquid oral phenobarbital

2 November 2023Minimising the risk of confusion between phenobarbital liquid formulations and awareness of alcohol content may prevent harms.

Investigating suspected tampering with medicines

11 June 2024A systematic approach should be taken to responding to reports of possible malicious tampering, securing the evidence, and seeking specialist advice and support

Managing reactions to dental local anaesthetic injections

30 July 2024Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.

Learning from medication safety events

20 May 2026Practical guidance to ensure learning from local safety events is translated into shared local and national learning.

Use of injectable medicines for multiple doses

27 May 2026Using injectable medicines for multiple doses increases the risk of contamination, error and patient harm.

Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration

17 January 2025Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration